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BD04 UVB

2004 MG Zr

Green Petrol 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

72,706 mi
Last recorded72,706 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 MG Zr54,500 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 UVB
MakeMG
ModelZr
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2025 72,706 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 69,529 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2023 61,959 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 58,758 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,971 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2018 57,971 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 47,366 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer boot (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 46,349 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 44,275 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 44,275 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2014 38,970 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

some corrosion on rear silencer

Pass 5 Sep 2012 32,653 miles

Nearside front tyre has cracking around tread

Offside front tyre has cracking around tread

Fail 5 Sep 2012 32,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has cracking around tread

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front tyre has cracking around tread

Fail 20 Sep 2011 26,932 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 26,932 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 25,254 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 25,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,774 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,191 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 21,191 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 18,834 miles

How Reliable is the MG Zr?

Based on 651,705 MOT tests across 53,026 vehicles.

69.8%
Pass Rate
6,146
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
53,026
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,258
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 23,242
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,215
Stop lamp not working 16,145
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 15,953
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BD04 UVB is a 2004 MG Zr in Green with a 1,396cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2004 MG Zr models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.6% with a typical mileage of 54,500 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a MG Zr fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,258 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD04 UVB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The MG Zr typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 22 years old, this MG Zr is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was BD04 UVB registered?

BD04 UVB is a 2004 MG Zr, first registered on 30 July 2004.

Is BD04 UVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD04 UVB shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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